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San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, California, United States

Drive GTM strategy for a leading cross-chain protocol ($1B+ monthly volume) focusing on SDK adoption and B2B integrations, working cross-functionally with product and sales, directing GTM execution.

United States

Technology writer with 30+ articles published in WIRED Germany, Forbes, and Coindesk. Invited speaker at O'Reilly, Telefonica, and Goethe Institute on Blockchain and AI.

San Francisco, California, United States

Led go-to-market strategy for a dual-product suite: a zkWASM VM for off-chain compute for DeFi dApps and an optimistic proof system for AI inference for LLaMA 7B and 13B (short opML). Translated complex technical concepts into compelling market narratives, focusing on developer adoption. Built and executed GTM strategy, secured strategic grants from the Ethereum Foundation and Compound, managed agency relationships and spoke at major ecosystem events including a keynote at Dappcon, Berlin.

Zug, Switzerland

Led development and go-to-market of data monetization SDK and smart contracts enabling user-owned data marketplaces and efficient micro-payment rails for continuous data contributor rewards. Built and managed team of 5, created 500k+ user wallets, and raised $1M in funding. Established Swiss AG structure and drove enterprise partnerships while representing project as a keynote speaker at major industry conferences like ETHcc.

Zug, Switzerland

Directed marketing strategy for a decentralized pub/sub real-time data messaging network with composable smart contract access control. Led successful testnet launch campaign leading to the creation of 90k nodes, managed marketing calendar and led a team of 3 plus agencies.

Zug, Switzerland

Secured 100+ media mentions, 20+ speaking engagements, and organized events with up to 800 attendees. Managed content creation, including blogging and thought leadership articles.

Berlin, Germany

Neufund is a DeFi protocol for tokenizing equity. My tasks included copywriting and UX writing, editing and curating the Neufund blog, presenting and researching blockchain related news on a weekly basis, managing social media channels, researching DLT legislation for “Mapping Crypto Law”, as well as producing and moderating the Token Up a podcast on securities tokenization.

Berlin, Germany

The Finleap venture Perseus is a cybersecurity startup for e-learning targeting SMEs. My task included the planning of the curriculum, video production, researching content, writing storyboards and creating examination questions. I also participated in weekly design sprints, doing UX writing and user testing.

Berlin, Germany

While pursuing my master's in digital media, I interned at WIRED Magazine, contributing daily articles, conducting editorial research, and interviewing startup founders. Notably, I hacked a robot vacuum cleaner for an article.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

From 14 to 24, I was helping out in my family's furniture company, working weekends and holidays. Starting with foundational tasks, my role evolved to include cashier duties, café service, and eventually office responsibilities, encompassing data entry and graphic design.

Berlin, Germany

Between my bachelor's and master's degrees, I interned at the Project Space Festival, enhancing Berlin's independent art scene's visibility. My role included managing social media, blogging, translating, and aiding in press conference preparations.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

During my gap year, I completed a series of internships in stage design at renowned theaters and operas across Europe. I gained experience in stage and costume design at Residenztheater in Munich, lighting design at Opera Montpellier, and stage design at Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz. These diverse roles allowed me to develop a comprehensive understanding of stage design while collaborating with talented professionals in international settings.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

In my gap year post-high school, I interned with ELLE Decoration's editorial team, drawing on my family business background in furniture/interior design. I compiled and selected products, wrote descriptions, and participated in editorial meetings.

Ma Digital Media, Technology And Cultural Form, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Student RepresentativeMy Master's degree blended media studies, computer science, and cultural studies.

Ba Liberal Arts & Sciences: Global Challenges, Human Diversity & Journalism, Cum Laude

During my Bachelor's in Liberal Arts, I majored in Human Diversity and minored in Journalism, complementing these studies with a minor.

Practicum Artium, Fine Arts - Painting

As part of my degree at Leiden University College, I pursued a minor in Fine Arts with a focus on painting, where I developed proficiency.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General

I studied management, business administration, marketing, and Mandarin, but found the curriculum self-explanatory due to my practical.